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andrewmull2's review against another edition
4.0
Half children's book, half the real story of a particular famous bear. The real photos and diary entries are great; "bought bear $20"
rebeccareads13's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely wonderful! I had no idea what had inspired the Winnie the Pooh series. It's an unbelievable story! I highly recommend this to children (and adults) who love that silly old bear.
lwhite0889's review against another edition
4.0
While the text of this gorgeously illustrated non-fiction picture book sometimes gets a bit long-winded, this is an adorable story that is well told and well illustrated. The delineation between the story of the mother and child and the story of Winnie that is nested within is clear and surprisingly adds a lot to the story.
The photos and ephemera presented in the back of the book add to the overall experience as well, and I think readers will enjoy comparing the illustrations of Winnie to actual photographs.
The photos and ephemera presented in the back of the book add to the overall experience as well, and I think readers will enjoy comparing the illustrations of Winnie to actual photographs.
jaseychris's review against another edition
5.0
Finding Winnie is about a veterinarian who is in a war. On his way to Canada, his army train stops at a train station and he walks around for a bit. He sees a man holding a leash and on the end of that leash is a bear. He decides to take a risk and he offers to buy the bear from the man. He brings it with him to war where he raises and loves the cub and so do his fellow soldiers. They have lots of adventures together and this story teaches us that sometimes the best stories are true.
Activity- Tell the kids to imagine what it would be like to own a pet bear. Have them keep a week long journal of what they would do with their bear and how they would take care of it. At the end of the week, have them to ask their parents about any strange or cool stories about their past relatives they might not have known before. Have the kids bring the pictures to class and have them share different family stories.
Lindsay , M. (2015). Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear. Dallas : Book Browns.
Activity- Tell the kids to imagine what it would be like to own a pet bear. Have them keep a week long journal of what they would do with their bear and how they would take care of it. At the end of the week, have them to ask their parents about any strange or cool stories about their past relatives they might not have known before. Have the kids bring the pictures to class and have them share different family stories.
Lindsay , M. (2015). Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear. Dallas : Book Browns.
allmadhere106's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did. Winnie's history is actually quite complex and filled with impossibly heart-warming moments. I loved the ending when it is revealed that the author has a personal history as well. Lovely.
For: fans of bears, nonfiction, or Winnie the Pooh.
Possible red flags: some readers may not enjoy the brief discussions of war and depiction of Winnie in captivity.
For: fans of bears, nonfiction, or Winnie the Pooh.
Possible red flags: some readers may not enjoy the brief discussions of war and depiction of Winnie in captivity.
peterparkerslabpartner's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
jennifermreads's review against another edition
5.0
I just adored this story about the real-life Winnie that inspired the character Winnie-the-Pooh. Terrific addition of actual documents and photographs from Winnie’s rescuer Harry Colebourn.
rebeccacider's review against another edition
4.0
Well THAT was very sweet, and a great story from literary history. Recommended for all ages.
simplymary's review against another edition
5.0
My kids and I both really enjoyed learning the true story behind Winnie the Pooh. Caldecott Medal.